August 2009 moon phase calendar
Full moon in August 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 8:55 p.m.
Moon in Aquarius
Penumbral lunar eclipse
New moon in August 2009
Thursday, August 20, 6:02 a.m.
Moon in Leo
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, August 6, 12:55 a.m. UTC. New moon: Thursday, August 20, 10:02 a.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in August 2009: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
August 2009 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in August 2009
- Penumbral lunar eclipseWednesday, August 5, 8:39 p.m. Aquarius
- Full moonWednesday, August 5, 8:55 p.m. Aquarius
- Last quarterThursday, August 13, 2:55 p.m. Taurus
- New moonThursday, August 20, 6:02 a.m. Leo
- First quarterThursday, August 27, 7:42 a.m. Sagittarius
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
August 2009 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 84% | 84% | Sagittarius |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 90% | 90% | Capricorn |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 95% | 95% | Capricorn |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Capricorn |
| 5Wed | Full moon8:55 p.m.Illumination 100% Penumbral lunar eclipse | 100% | Aquarius |
| 6Thu | Waning gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Aquarius |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Pisces |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Pisces |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Pisces |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Aries |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 72% | 72% | Aries |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Taurus |
| 13Thu | Last quarter2:55 p.m.Illumination 51% | 51% | Taurus |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 40% | 40% | Gemini |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 30% | 30% | Gemini |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 19% | 19% | Cancer |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 11% | 11% | Cancer |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 5% | 5% | Leo |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Leo |
| 20Thu | New moon6:02 a.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Virgo |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Virgo |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Libra |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 14% | 14% | Libra |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 23% | 23% | Libra |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 32% | 32% | Scorpio |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 42% | 42% | Scorpio |
| 27Thu | First quarter7:42 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Sagittarius |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Sagittarius |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 71% | 71% | Capricorn |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Capricorn |
| 31Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Capricorn |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in August 2009?
The full moon in August 2009 is on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:55 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aquarius. The penumbral lunar eclipse that comes with this full moon peaks on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:39 p.m. ET.
When is the new moon in August 2009?
The new moon in August 2009 is on Thursday, August 20 at 6:02 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Leo. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in August 2009?
Quarter moons in August 2009: last quarter on Thursday, August 13 at 2:55 p.m. and first quarter on Thursday, August 27 at 7:42 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in August 2009?
In August 2009 the Moon is waxing on these days: August 1–4 and August 21–31. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in August 2009?
In August 2009 the Moon is waning on these days: August 6–19. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in August 2009?
Yes: penumbral lunar eclipse on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:39 p.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A lunar eclipse can be seen from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly, so it's easy to miss with the naked eye. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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